A Tesla Completes Coast-to-Coast Journey Driving Itself the Whole Way — Finally! - CleanTechnica

Nearly a decade after Elon Musk’s 2016 prediction that a Tesla would autonomously drive from Los Angeles to New York City by the end of 2017, a Tesla owner has reportedly completed a coast-to-coast journey using Full Self Driving (FSD) without taking control at any point. David Moss drove from the West Coast to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, relying entirely on Tesla’s FSD technology. While this achievement falls short of Musk’s original claim—since the drive was not performed by Tesla itself and did not reach New York City—it marks a significant milestone demonstrating the substantial progress of Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities. Despite this breakthrough, experts caution against drawing broad conclusions about the safety and reliability of Tesla’s FSD based on a single trip, especially given that most logged miles have involved driver supervision and frequent interventions. Nonetheless, the technology has undeniably improved in recent years, and Moss’s journey highlights the growing potential of autonomous driving systems. The future development of Tesla’s FSD, particularly